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25 Health-Boosting Reasons to Consume Cannabis That Might Surprise You

Did you know cannabis fights bacterial infections? Or that cannabis can help lower your cholesterol? In fact, these are just a few of the many health benefits of cannabis. Here are 25 reasons to incorporate this powerful plant into your lifestyle.

1.) Cannabis is a superfood

Raw cannabis is jam-packed with nutrients.

Cannabis is a nutritional powerhouse. A single serving of cannabis supplies the body with essential amino acids, vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants.

Cannabis also contains an ideal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, both of which are essential to optimal brain and nerve functioning. Press enter go to sleep

Perhaps even more astonishing, cannabis is also an excellent source of protein. This is because cannabis contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.

2.) Cannabis kills cancer cells

Did you know that even the U.S. government admitted cannabis shrinks cancer cells? There are over 100 studies that indicate cannabis’ cancer-fighting capabilities.

While many of these studies have been limited to animal subjects, the results are nevertheless telling, especially when we take patient testimonials into account.

3.) Cannabis heightens sexual pleasure

Cannabis is a natural aphrodisiac. Researchers from the Czech Republic and Italy published a review in Science Direct that revealed that half of the participants experienced aphrodisiac effects from cannabis before having sex.

Astonishingly, 70% of users reported they also experienced enhanced sexual pleasure. This study is far from the only example. Another study in 1983 indicated that both men and women experienced enhanced sexual desire and satisfaction with cannabis.

4.) Cannabis enhances creativity

Divergent thinking, self-correction, epiphany -- we'll take some of that.

It’s no surprise that many of the legendary artists of our age like Jerry Garcia, Louis Armstrong, Jimi Hendrix, Madonna, and Bob Marley all happened to enjoy cannabis.

5.) Cannabis is a natural pain reliever

In 2016, a study from the University of Michigan found that cannabis reduced the negative side effects of medications, improved quality of life for patients, and decreased the use of opioids by 64%.

Another recent study also echoed these effects. Researchers from the University of California Berkeley and Kent State University survey participants asking them about their pain along with their opioid and cannabis usage.

The findings revealed that patients overwhelming preferred cannabis. In fact, 81% of participants reported that cannabis was more effective for treating their condition than opioids.

6.) Cannabis lowers your risk of diabetes

Could cannabis play a role when it comes to the development of diabetes? Science seems to indicate yes.

In fact, another study from the American Journal of Medicine found that, on average, cannabis users are slimmer than non-users.

This is likely due to the fact that cannabis is shown to help speed up our metabolism, increasing the number of calories burned to maintain basic body functions such as blood circulation, regulation of body heat, and breathing.

In other words, cannabis helps our bodies become more efficient in absorbing and digesting nutrients while regulating blood sugar levels.

10.) Cannabis improves lung health

Think cannabis is as dangerous as cigarettes? Think again. A study in 2012 found that cannabis improves rather than hinders lung functioning.

Shockingly, this same study revealed cannabis users also experienced increased lung capacity. The researchers tested a group of 5115 adults over a 20-year period.

By the end of the study, the findings indicated that only cannabis users showed an increase in lung functioning while tobacco smokers experienced a decrease.

11.) Cannabis alleviates skin irritations

The benefits of cannabis are more than skin deep, however applying cannabis topically can provide relief for a number of skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and even bug bites. Why is cannabis effective? Cannabis provides localized pain relief while also displaying potent antibacterial qualities. In addition, cannabis also inhibits the build-up of dead skin cells – a direct cause of psoriasis.

12.) Cannabis heals broken bones

CBD-rich cannabis can help those broken bones heal faster.

Did you know cannabis mends broken bones faster? A study published in 2015 found that a compound in cannabis, CBD (cannabidiol) is highly effective at repairing bones.

The study compared the effects of a pure CBD combination versus a blend of CBD and THC. The researchers concluded that a solo CBD concentration was the most effective option.

In fact, CBD not only helped heal bones faster but made bones stronger and less likely to break again.

13.) Cannabis combats insomnia

Cannabis is a powerful sleep aid. This is also because cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system.

The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is responsible for vital functions such as appetite, immunity, pain, and stress. Research suggests that the cannabinoids in cannabis promote sleep, helping you fall asleep faster and longer.

14.) Cannabis is an antioxidant

When you think of antioxidants, what comes to mind? Perhaps cranberries, blueberries, pecans, or dark chocolate make the list.

Yet, research shows cannabis is also a potent antioxidant. One of the earliest studies to examine the antioxidant properties of cannabis was published in 1998.

The study compared the effects of cannabinoids with antioxidants Vitamin C and Vitamin E in relation to the exposure of glutamate – a neurotransmitter associated with the development of neurogenerative disorders.

The researchers found that cannabinoids protected neurons from damage. Astonishingly, the cannabinoid cannabidiol, CBD, was shown to be 30-50% more effective than Vitamin E or Vitamin C.

25.) Cannabis promotes homeostasis

Present in all life forms with a vertebrae, the ECS regulates almost every vital function in the human body.

The ECS is composed of cannabinoid receptors. These receptors bind to both endocannabinoids (cannabinoids produced by the body) and external cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

The primary role of the ECS is to maintain homeostasis. Why is this important? A lack of homeostasis is associated with the development of disease in the body. In other words, cannabis helps to keep our body running at its optimal level by maintaining homeostasis.

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